Viral Newsmakers At Maha Kumbh
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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The Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has drawn lakhs of devotees from across the world to the sacred Triveni Sangam or confluence of three rivers
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Some visitors have drawn more attention than others, not just at the grand gathering but also on social media
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One of them is "IIT Baba". He is Abhey Singh, an aerospace engineer and IIT Bombay alum
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IIT Baba freely shared spiritual advice and predictions at the fair, until he was expelled by his Akhara for alleged abusive language
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A seer who rode into the Maha Kumbh on a Harley Davidson motorcycle also became a hit on social media
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Dinesh Swaroop Brahmachari, known as "Chai Wale Baba", is a tea seller turned monk, who also offers IIT coaching
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He has taken a vow of silence and abstains from eating, surviving solely on ten cups of tea a day
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'Kaante Wale Baba', born Ramesh Kumar Manjhi, stunned thousands. He has 'lived in thorns' for 37 years
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Mahant Rajpuri Ji Maharaj drew attention for his unusual companion - a pigeon that sits gracefully on his head
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Atma Prem Giri Maharaj, originally from Russia, stands out for his physique, which has earned him the nickname "muscular baba"
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